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We used to be largely unaware of the importance of the colon to overall health, but people are slowly waking up to the importance of this much maligned organ. The function of your colon directly correlates with overall health; the better it works the better, in general, you will feel. For this reason, it is important to maintain a healthy colon, and part of the process of keeping the colon healthy, is to have it cleaned every so often. An inefficient colon can lead to many problems, many of which are surprising considering what many assume to be the function of the colon, i.e. to eradicate waste. However, what you also need to remember is that the colon is implicit in removing nutrients from food; if it is inefficient or not working to optimum capacity, then the body will not be getting enough, or the right, nutrients. It is a double edged problem when it goes wrong because: 1. It allows toxins to build up. 2. It prevents the healthy absorption of vitamins and nutrients. This, as you should be able to appreciate, can lead to many problems, including: Constipation & diarrhoea Bad breath, acne, skin problems (rash, yeast infections) Fatigue, depression, nervousness, worry, anxiety, PMT, PMS, irritability, and general disruptions of mood. Allergies, asthma, food cravings and over eating. Headaches, poor memory & loss of concentration, Decreased libido, Backache, Insomnia As you can appreciate, then, the colon is vital to overall wellbeing, and a less than optimal colon can cause a whole host of unwanted problems. A good colon cleanse once in a while will help to reduce the likelihood of developing problems with the colon, and there are various different things that you can do to cleanse your colon. Firstly, eating a lot of fibre will help to, um, ‘push things through’, this will help to keep the walls of the colon clean and remove any excess or compacted faecal matter. It is important to eat a lot of fruit and vegetable and complex carbohydrate; try to reduce the amount of red meat eaten too. You could get a colonic irrigation every once in a while. You will usually need to complete a course of three or four irrigations before all of the poo is removed. This will remove faecal matter that has stuck to the walls over your lifetime – literally, some of it is years old! A little bit disgusting when you think about it. You can take supplements and minerals that help maintain a healthy digestive system. One of the more popular supplements is the oxy powders; these are good to maintain a clean colon following colonic irrigation. You need to avoid certain modern foods, such as processed grains (white bread, rice, pasta, etc.) to help your digestive system to stay healthy. You can eat this food, but not as much as perhaps you do now. Also, avoid as much as possible, tobacco, alcohol and caffeine. If you would like to find out more, or would like to purchase a colon cleanse, please visit http://www.thefinchleyclinic.com/
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